Troops Eliminate Bandits Fleeing Border Towns
Two bandits who are fleeing their camps have been eliminated by troops of Operation Whirl Punch under Operation Accord, at Tabani and Tashan Bawa, border towns between Sabuwa LGA in Katsina State, and Kuyello District in Birnin Gwari LGA of KADUNA State.
According to a statement by the Defence Media Operations (DMO), the notorious criminals were killed during blocking operations against interstate movement of bandits and cattle rustlers.
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Its Coordinator, John Enenche, in the statement, said some of the bandits fled with gunshot wounds during the operations, conducted yesterday.
Enenche, who is a Major General, added that one AK-47 rifle and two mobile phones, were recovered by troops.
He said: “As a matter of security alert, people in the general area of Operation ACCORD, should report individuals with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces. This is to ensure that escapees are mopped up.
“The Military High Command congratulates Operation WHIRL PUNCH for their commitment. While the general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information that is already yielding results.”
